My 9-year-old refuses to go to school most mornings and I let her stay home because forced education felt traumatic, but now she can barely read.
More people experience this than they realize.
Some struggles are essential for development, and avoiding them entirely can cause more harm than the original discomfort.
“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.